Going on 3 weeks SMOKE FREE! The phsyical part was easy. It's the mental part that is really tough for me. I am having to learn a whole new way of thinkng. I am realizing that I smoked whenever I did ANYTHING around the house! I clean for a bit and go outside and smoke. I'ld fold clothes...go outside and smoke. I feel like I wasted so much time killing myself instead of loving myself. Three weeks ago this Sunday (10/17) I decided to love ME and put the cigarettes down. Not an easy thing, but worth it. Do I miss them...you bet. For me it's learning how to do things all over that is hard. I cannot beat myself up over this, so I take it one craving at a time. I have to think of the progress I made so far and ALL the benefits I see in myself!
I am starting to cough up "stuff". Is it normal after 3 weeks to just start coughing it up? Yeah, I started coughing the day I quit...dry cough. So far my chest isn't hurting, maybe a bit tight every now and then. Guess going to the gym is paying off! 🙂 So what can I expect as far as recovery symptoms? I am 32 and smoked 15 years.
Thank You all so very much for alllowing me to "talk" and showing support that I really need. A pat on the back or "thatta girl" goes a long ways!
Molly
